What are the best practices for lubrication of electrical motors? We have moved away from using spike energy to detect higher levels of energy and are now using a time based program depending upon rpm and voltage level of the motor. Spike energy was not repeatable from technician to technician, pressure exerted on the accelerometer and placement of such are both critical to the reading.
We have charted our bearings and fill capacity for each and have installed grease relief on the motors that can be pulled to allow excess lubricant to exit the motor.
I have read a few articles on the usage of ultrasonics to detect lubrication needs, is this the way that reliability based maintenance is going?
We have purchased Assalub greasing equipment which will provide us with an accurate fill count.
Any input into building a world class motor lubrication program would be appreciated, thank you.
Posted by maintenance-tips at April 15, 2004 01:46 PM